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Review this list of high-paying jobs that have the responsibilities, pay and schedules well-suited to college students.
Finding a job
Career ideas and guidance to pick the right role for you
Review 20 ways for making money from home, such as writing, testing websites or launching your own business, plus get 44 more ideas to provide extra income.
Discover the answer to "What are the career clusters?", and explore each cluster to learn about the career pathways and jobs it includes to help you pick a job.
Learn about some of the best jobs for teens to pursue while they attend school as well as what makes these positions ideal for teenagers.
Resumes & cover letters
Writing and formatting tips to make your application stand out
Your resume will help potential employers determine if you are a good fit for open positions. There are several steps you can take to create a document that best communicates your qualifications.
Learn what 10 skills you should consider putting on your resume, how to match skills on your resume to the job description and review FAQs about resume skills.
Learn how to write a cover letter for your resume, and use our examples and tips to help you get a hiring manager’s attention with your own letter.
Interviewing
Common questions, answers and advice to help you prepare
When interviewing for a job, you may be asked to list and discuss your weaknesses. Review 10 example answers to this common but challenging interview question.
Learn why hiring managers ask the interview question "Tell me about yourself," review how to answer it and study example answers so you can create your own.
Learn about the most common interview questions you'll likely be asked by hiring managers and use our expert tips to craft answers that will impress your interviewer.
Pay & salary
Data and tips for talking about money at work
Discover 20 work-from-home jobs that pay well and review their average salaries and job responsibilities.
Learn how to negotiate your salary after a job offer to ensure you're fairly compensated and increase your earning potential throughout your career.
Learn how to ask for a raise with our example scripts and review our tips on how to research salary, assess you manager's mood and what to expect afterward.
Career development
Skills and steps to take your career to the next level
Learn how to write an effective problem statement through our step-by-step instructions and comprehensive example.
In this Indeed Career Coach-approved article, you will learn how to write a compelling proposal letter and structure it properly.
Learn how to craft a powerful self-introduction with the essential details that will help you make a lasting impression.
Starting a new job
Best practices to make a strong impression and transition smoothly.
Learn about the steps you can take to formally accept a job offer and review our tips and examples for acceptance letters.
Learn what 30-60-90 day plans are, discover how to create one, review a template and example and explore tips you can use as a guide.
Learn how to introduce yourself to colleagues in the workplace and explore examples and tips to build solid work relationships.
Job search resources
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Learn 35 of the best questions to ask at the end of an interview and why certain questions can help you get the job.
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Learn about some of the best ways to congratulate a friend or colleague when they reach an achievement with these sample messages for different occasions.
Learn about positive feedback and how you can apply this tactic to recognize the work and contributions of your team. Plus, review FAQs about giving feedback.
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